New Hong Kong

127-01 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434

Chinese

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited New Hong Kong five times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 27, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: three violations versus two before.

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average is 75, putting New Hong Kong squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 27, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

May 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Dec 27, 2023

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 31, 2023

Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Oct 5, 2022

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Hong Kong last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Hong Kong on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Hong Kong?

Across the inspection record, food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Hong Kong.

How does New Hong Kong compare to other restaurants in Queens?

New Hong Kong most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Queens average of 75.

Has New Hong Kong's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at New Hong Kong have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around three more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at New Hong Kong means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is New Hong Kong inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Hong Kong is inspected around two times per year on average.

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